Cythere Collection

The Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
XIR155373 The Birth of Venus (detail), c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

The Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
5863915 The Birth of Venus (detail), c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

The Triumph of Venus, 1740 (oil on canvas)
3086716 The Triumph of Venus, 1740 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 130x162 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Birth of Venus, the goddess of love, from the sea)

The Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
696611 The Birth of Venus (detail), c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

The Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
5863972 The Birth of Venus (detail), c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Copepod species
Species of copepods. Cyclops vulgaris 1-4, Diaptomus castor 5, Cyclops staphylinus 6. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Le Retour de Cythere, c. 1892 (oil on canvas)
474173 Le Retour de Cythere, c.1892 (oil on canvas) by Lee, William II (fl.1894); 104x99 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2804769 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 6 August 1898.); © Look and Learn

Embarkation for Cythera, 1717 (oil on canvas) (detail)
BBC209874 Embarkation for Cythera, 1717 (oil on canvas) (detail) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); 129x194 cm; Schloss Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany; French, out of copyright

Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
5863918 Birth of Venus (detail), c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
885901 Birth of Venus (detail), c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

The Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
5863914 The Birth of Venus (detail), c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

The Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
5863917 The Birth of Venus (detail), c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
5863916 Birth of Venus (detail), c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Venus of Cythera, 1561 (oil on panel)
3086723 Venus of Cythera, 1561 (oil on panel) by Massys or Metsys, Jan (1509-75); 130x156 cm; Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Venus, Roman goddess of love)

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Cythere, a name that echoes through the realms of art and mythology. From Botticelli's iconic "The Birth of Venus" to Watteau's enchanting "Embarkation for Cythera, " this captivating figure has inspired countless masterpieces. In Botticelli's rendition, we witness the delicate birth of beauty itself. The ethereal goddess emerges from the foaming waves, her flowing golden locks cascading down her shoulders as she stands upon a seashell, and is a moment frozen in time, capturing the essence of divine grace and femininity. Centuries later, Watteau takes us on a whimsical journey to Cythera, an island associated with love and desire in Greek mythology. In his painting "Embarkation for Cythera, " couples dressed in lavish costumes board boats adorned with flowers. Their faces filled with anticipation and longing as they set sail towards their romantic destinies. But beyond these artistic interpretations lies another realm where life thrives - the ocean depths. Here we encounter Copepod species, tiny creatures that inhabit our seas. Though seemingly insignificant compared to grand paintings or mythical tales, they too play a vital role in our ecosystem. Le Retour de Cythere by Jean-Louis Forain transports us to 19th-century France where love blossoms amidst elegant soirées and moonlit gardens. This oil painting captures moments of intimacy and joy as couples dance together under twinkling lights. Even humor finds its place within the world of Cythere; illustrated by Le Rire magazine featuring playful scenes that bring laughter into our lives. As we delve deeper into history, Nicolas Poussin invites us aboard his canvas titled "Triumph of Venus. " A celebration unfolds before our eyes as nymphs surround Venus herself while cherubs flutter above them all – an ode to love's triumph over adversity.